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Copper-beryllium alloys provide an exceptional combination of strength, spring properties, and electrical conductivity. Available in a range of conductivity levels, these materials enable designers to achieve high mechanical performance without sacrificing electrical functionality. Among high-strength copper alloys, copper-beryllium offers some of the highest levels of electrical conductivity available, making it ideal for demanding signal and power connector applications.
Applications: Automotive systems | Aerospace Electronics | Industrial Interconnects | Telecommunications Infrastructure | High-Reliability Electrical Connectors
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To support customers seeking lower-lead alternatives while maintaining performance, Materion developed Emery Low Lead™ alloy. The result of a multi-year research and development initiative, Emery Low Lead material delivers high strength and excellent machinability while helping manufacturers comply with evolving environmental requirements and RoHS regulations.
When exceptional strength, wear resistance, and stress relaxation performance are required, copper-nickel-tin alloys offer a compelling solution. ToughMet and BrushForm alloys provide high strength, excellent fatigue resistance, superior wear performance, and outstanding resistance to galling, helping connectors maintain performance throughout extended service lives and repeated mating cycles.
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Materion Alloy 360® nickel-beryllium strip is engineered for components exposed to severe thermal and mechanical stress.
Key performance characteristics include:
Applications: Aerospace Sensors | Down-Hole Oil and Gas Measurement Systems | Burn-In Test Sockets | Additional High-Temperature Electronic Applications
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Many connector applications require performance characteristics that cannot be achieved with a single metal. Materion's engineered strip solutions combine multiple metals into a single high-performance material through advanced metallurgical bonding processes, enabling unique combinations of strength, conductivity, corrosion resistance, wear performance, and formability.
By combining the best properties of multiple materials, engineered strip solutions provide design flexibility for complex connector applications while helping to optimize performance, functionality, and cost.
iON EV™ clad is a silver-based clad material developed specifically for electric vehicle and high-power charging applications. Designed as an alternative to conventional silver coatings, it addresses durability and wear challenges associated with repeated fast-charging cycles.
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Successful connector development requires more than selecting a material. Contact geometry, spring design, manufacturing methods, and operating conditions all influence long-term reliability.
Drawing on decades of experience supporting connector manufacturers worldwide, Materion developed a comprehensive guide covering:
Download the Guide to Designing Reliable Connectors to gain practical insights into material selection, design, and manufacturing for high-performance connector systems.